What is the difference between .bashrc and .bash_profile in Linux?
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What is the difference between .bashrc and .bash_profile in Linux?
.bashrc is executed for interactive non-login shells, while .bash_profile is for login shells. They serve different purposes.
When should I use .bashrc instead of .bash_profile?
You should use .bashrc for commands that you want to run in every interactive shell session, like aliases and functions.
Can I have both files? How do they interact?
Yes, you can have both. Typically, .bash_profile will source .bashrc to ensure that the settings in .bashrc are available in login shells.
What happens if I only have one of them?
If you only have .bashrc, it will not be executed for login shells. Conversely, if you only have .bash_profile, you won't have the settings from .bashrc in non-login shells.
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